Best Pump for DIY Cold Plunge (Inline vs Submersible)

[@DavidMausJr]

Here is the link to my "Best Chiller for DIY Cold Plunge" Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DEZqeGa9apmpo

[@RobertIDK]

Thanks for all the info David! I was buying 50 pounds of ice every day and carrying it back to my house, but very excited to finally have a consistent setup

[@penk_fitness]

I have been plunging for 55 days straight now and it has become a life changing thing in my life. Being from NJ it's starting to get warmer so I made the investment in a DIY cold plunge set up. Everything comes in a couple days... very excited! Your videos have been so helpful. Thank you man!

[@HungryYett]

I’m from NJ too and just looking to get into cold plunging

[@mullerbjj4164]

How do you install it? With a chiller or with out ( just to circulate the water).

[@DavidMausJr]

You just need this, power and tubes but to chill the water you need a chiller for sure.

[@chrismonsen]

Fantastic video, thank you so much for making this. I have a 100 gallon metal tub, and I am looking for a pump to keep the water running during my baths to avoid the warmth build up around my skin. Do you think the first pump you recommended would do the job? Or is it just too sketch to run a pump while you take a bath?

[@DavidMausJr]

Glad it was helpful! That is up to you, ive run with this submersible pump for over a year and always kept it on. But people said i was crazy.. You can always use it as an inline pump just to move water around too though

[@chrismonsen]

@@DavidMausJr thank you so much! I’ll try that. 😊🙏

[@skykai125]

Great video! Do you have tips / suggestions on setting up a chiller and pump up on a timer? Would you keep one running and not the other?

[@DavidMausJr]

Thank you! I like to keep it all running 24/7

[@VinGielis]

Love you vids and you help me allot. But what about a pumpfilter? I have a intex filterpump and works great, maby you want to add a filterpump in your vids. That keeps the water clean so you dont have to refresh it so often.

[@DavidMausJr]

I will check it out

[@lucienlachance8010]

Bought a 1/2 HP ArticFlow from Everest Labs. Hope it'll be good enough for tropical Australia. Comes with an Inline pump so will see how that goes

[@DavidMausJr]

Awesome!! Let me know how it goes!

[@beanerstones]

Anyway to run pump while plunging safely, like the plunge tub to keep water moving while plunging?

[@DavidMausJr]

For sure! A lot of people just go with this inline setup and keep it all running since where isnt any cables in the water, like my original DIY build

[@AUpperman33]

Is there value in having a pump if I'm not using a chiller in my Ice barrel?

[@DavidMausJr]

I would say it could help you with keeping the water moving, creating circulation, and keeping the water cleaner for longer.

[@nicolajlodberg5042]

Simply just love your all your videos. You have inspired me to start the cold plunge - thanks. One question though regarding the inline pump. I need to have all the tubing connected and water in the tank before turning it on for the first time, right?

[@DavidMausJr]

Thank you for the love! Yes make sure you have water in the line first. Let me know how it goes or if u need any help

[@codyalstott]

For these pumps that are submerged in the water, how to you feel about the electrical cord being in the water and then plunging. I’m looking to advert any electrical shock issues and think a in-line would solve this. Which inline are you using

[@DavidMausJr]

At first I honestly never thought twice about it but i moved to inline just to be safe. I use the same active aqua pump, it can be used as both and its great!

[@drkylehemsley]

Hi David! Can you connect the POMP 1000 to be an inline connected to a chiller you already have? Thank you!

[@michaelroberts1862]

Submersible pump is going to heat up the water much more, no? Seems counterintuitive?

[@DavidMausJr]

Not noticeable

[@AndyHall-e4l]

Great video! Really appreciate all the good information. Are the inline pumps meant to run 24/7? Just bought an Arctic Warrior with 1/2HP chiller and wondering if the pump should always be running. Thank you for your time!

[@DavidMausJr]

Yes they are

[@mikan1089]

How do you figure out what size water pump works with the chiller I purchased. It’s a cheap 1/2hp chiller but it works fine. It came with a dinky pump that’s rated 190 gallons per hour. What size Hydrofarm should I get? Mahalo!

[@DavidMausJr]

Just get the one I have linked in this video. I know it works with the 1/2 like a charm 🤙🏽

[@mikan1089]

@@DavidMausJr Done deal! Mahalo

[@josephmaurer6620]

@DavidMausJr I love your content-you are the man and I admire your hustle. Quick question…I have an Ice Barrel 300 set up with Penguin 3/4 chiller I just set up outside. I used it a few weeks. Since it is getting under 40 degrees here in MD, I stowed the chiller away for the winter. I have an ozone that I use but want the water flowing too. Can I use the underwater pump to do this, knowing there is no chiller (the IB 300 keeps it cold!)? I’d like to keep it flowin’ and any advice would be great. Thanks dude!

[@DavidMausJr]

For sure! Great idea!

[@jordannason4277]

Is there a video that shows how to install the submersible pump? Just got mine in the mail today…

[@DavidMausJr]

Awesome! Yes go to My channel and look at the most popular videos. There’s a few

[@josephmaurer6620]

David, your videos are great! However, I cannot seem to find anything that shows me how to connect the pump. I’ve been using a Penguin Chillers that has a pump already in it but I have removed it for the winter time because it’s too cold where I am. I want to put a pump in to keep the water circulating. Is there any video that you can direct me to that shows you the specifics of how to connect this pump? I’m sorry I’m not very mechanically inclined so I need a 101 level video!

[@DavidMausJr]

Great suggestion! I can make that one for you, coming soon!

[@josephmaurer6620]

@@DavidMausJr That would be great. I’m beside myself over here because I want to do it right the first time but every video I see has the chiller involved. I have an Ice Barrel 300 and had the whole thing set up with the Penguin Chillers but it’s too cold now. You catch my drift?

[@DavidMausJr]

i got you! @@josephmaurer6620

[@DavidMausJr]

Totally! Can you set it up inside or on a porch/garage? @@josephmaurer6620

[@josephmaurer6620]

@@DavidMausJr I have mine underneath my deck in a carport/tent. It’s 7‘ x 6‘ and 8 feet high! It’s a perfect space. For my cold tank. I think I figured out the in-line pump, but still would appreciate your insight! Also, the active aqua came with a line for Venturi Connection. Can you describe that? Also, can you describe the effectiveness of running ozone in sub 40°F temperatures?

[@davidtapscott1819]

So just making sure when you get inside of the water, you turn the pump off so there’s no chance of you getting electrocuted. You’re not in the water when the pumps running.

[@dfkramer76]

Thank you, my inline pump died😢 that came with my ice pod setup, so I am looking for a new pump so thank you!

[@70_X_7]

Thanks David. I have an aquarium 1/3 hp chiller set up with an ice pod (80 gals of actual water). I have aluminum bubble wrap around it for insulation and inflatable tube for the top and it’s in the shade 100% of the day. Outside temp in SD is 75° on average right now. I use the 400 gph aqua pump (I use the inline setup) with 3/4 tubing. I can get the water down to 46° but that’s it without adding ice. My question is, would getting a larger pump (like the 1100 gph) make much of a difference? Or am I looking at mid 40s no matter what because of the cheap ice pod setup? Cheers, Joseph

[@dylanlee1259]

Thanks for all the info, I recently purchased the Active Aqua 1/4 chiller and connected to Active Aqua 1000 GPH inline pump. It worked great for first week but now there are times there is no outflow into my plunge. I'm assuming there should always be a constant flow of water coming out of the chiller. Thanks for any advice.

[@chrisnelson4451]

Love your videos man!

[@DavidMausJr]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the love!

[@flairfusion3]

Do you think a higher gph pump would chill the water faster? Say 2000 gph? Would it be bad for the chiller?

[@yasirzainal1]

Can I connect this to a filter only? So the sequence will be tub-filter-pump-tub if I don’t want a chiller n doing ice for my cold therapy but want to clean the tank with a filtration system? Appreciate your videos! Thanks

[@steffrenzl8544]

Great video, David! Just bought the Ice Barrel 300 and looking forward to it! Does anyone know if inline chillers do okay in ambient temps below freezing? It frosts a lot here in the PNW in the evenings and mornings. Does it affect how long the inline pumps will function (its life)? Thanks so much!

[@DavidMausJr]

I dont have much experience with below freezing temps (in FL) but a lot of others that have built these same setups have and i hear they are fine as long as they remain on.

[@warrenbertrand290]

Hi David, can I ask. Why not just remove the plug to power off for the submersible pump if safety is a concern?

[@williamcraig1743]

question.... me being an electrician was wondering what are you plugging into that isnt gfci protected now? all houses and garages are gfci protected now....if you want to buy 2 or 3 more gfci cords and then connect them all together then plug them into a gfci plug its your choice just saying

[@gwdezy_5327]

Can you reccomend an inline pump/filter for a freein inflatable tub. It has both in/outlets and I have it in my basement. I do not need a chiller. Thanks!

[@LawrenceMcNabb]

My wife and I have a 150 gallon stock tank...we do not like the idea of the submersible with a chord in the tank. We have a chiller...what size and kind of pump do you recommend?

[@LawrenceMcNabb]

We have a 150 gallon Rubber maid stock tank and my wife and I do not want the submersible pump...electric cord in the tank bothers both us. We also have a chiller...What kind and size of inline pump do you recommend?

[@johncave6992]

Another great video Dave. Quick question are you still using the ozone generator that you showed in one of your video's. I purchased it through your link and using it once a week along with the peroxide keeps my water crystal clear. Thx again.

[@DavidMausJr]

Oh yeah! Love me some Ozone and HP. Works like a charm.

[@AndyHall-e4l]

Great info! Do you run the inline pump 24/7?

[@DavidMausJr]

Yep!

[@michaelweideman4162]

What kind of strainer do you use?

[@DavidMausJr]

Just a basic one. Check it out here: DMJR.co/halfhpkit

[@gwdezy_5327]

What brand / model is the inline pump?

[@gazfin8651]

Hi do you run your pump constantly and doesnt the Hydrogen peroxide damage the pump .

[@billybunk1]

Do I need a submersible pump if I'm not going to use a chiller?

[@DavidMausJr]

Not unless you just want to move water around for circulation

[@billybunk1]

@@DavidMausJr thanks. I’m getting the ice barrel 300, is the pump an easy set up? Thanks for your videos!

[@DavidMausJr]

Love it!! @@billybunk1

[@coralleonard5981]

Your more recent DIY videos use a different brand inline pump. Why the switch from the submersible pump?

[@jessygibbs4132]

lovin that stache!! 😆 🤣

[@DavidMausJr]

Haha thanks! It’s a part of me now

[@mattbaker4709]

Hey David, noticed you had the Active aqua chiller. I just got mine in and ran it for 12 hours and it has only dropped 2 degrees. Think it’s a defected machine or maybe I’m doing something wrong?

[@DavidMausJr]

There is a lot that could be at play here, send me a video on IG if possible and I will see what it looks like @dmausjr

[@thomasbeck6102]

Appreciate what your doing here god bless bro 😎

[@DavidMausJr]

I appreciate that